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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460,172.56, 3,690,236.88 and 777,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460,172.56, 3,690,236.88 and 777,276 is: 1,165,907.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460,172.56 : 3,690,236.88 = 777,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460,172.56/3,690,236.88 = 777,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460,172.56x = 3,690,236.88 × 777,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460,172.56x = 2,868,332,561,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,332,561,138.88/2,460,172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165,907.06

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